St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-16
Social Happenings.

The Franklin Avenue Chautauqua circl,
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs J. d. Smelt
ger Wednesday evening. This is one of tht
most successful classes in the city, keeping
up the work with enthusiasm ana combining
pleasant social reunions with solid instruction
The regular monthly social of the Y NJ
e. A was held in their parlors, in the Syndi-
cate block, Wednesday night. fine musi.
cal programme was given, to the entire salts
faction of those present. Prof. Woodruff
the organist of the First Baptist church, was
enthusiastically encored after his whiStling
solo, which was unique and brilliant Other
performers were w. B. Heath Messrs Robin
son, Lloyd, Prof. Dahl, Malcolm, Miss
Spragu9, Mrs. Robinson.
The New York association had hoped for
the pleasure of rendering a reception TO Hon
G. X. Davis last week. but it was impossible
TO complete arrangements, and so the meet
ing Of Wednesday evening was imprOmptu.
Various members of the club happily recalled
old times IN the Empire state, and the
speeches showed that the York state Yankee
IS always ready, though the notice be short.
After pleasant hour of talk, dancing
afforded different sort of pleasure for the
company. The success of the impromptu
party would almost Justify a continuation of
the mo programme" arrangement.
Mrs. b. B. Hart, assisted by Mrs. J. Hyde
Monroe and Mrs. Mary D. Plum, gave a re-
ception Friday afternoon and evening. which
was the most notable event of the week in
society. The parlors had been tastefully deco
rated by the ladies and presented very
beautiful, home-lise appearance Fully l25
guests were present and enjoyed the kindly
hospitality of the ladies, who received their
friends informally, thus avoiding the re-
straint of many large receptions. Dainty re-
freshments were served by Horner and the
evening was thoroughly enjoyable to all the
guests.
A delightful birthday party was that given
By Miss Francis Miller on Wednesday,. Dur
ing the afternoon Miss Miller's young lady
friends gathered at her home by invitation.
and spent the time in. ways mysterious to
men but very enjoyably to themselves.
Young gentlemen were asked to tea. and the
evening was gladdened with music and cards.
The company left a beautiful pair of Egypt
ian vases for their hostess as a souvenir of
the occasion.
Among the many birthday celebrations of
the week none was more delightful than the
surprise party which met on Tuesday even
ing to congratulate j. J. Fretter on hay
ing passed his seth natal day. About sixty
friends were in the party, among whom were
many Knights of Pythias, who presented to
Mr.. Fretter the past chancellor's jewel of the
order.
Misses Ada Kerr and Ida E. Steele gave a
eroquet party on Monday evening. The
game was exactly the same as lawn crouuet
were in miniature. The revival was q com
plete success. Refreshments and music
added much to the pleasure of the g vhing.
James G. Wallace entertained the Young
Mems association of Park Avenue church.
Wednesday evening, at his home 3iS Eleventh
street south. A literary and musical pro-
gramme, with delicious refreshments, were
the features of the evening.
The Misses Langdon gave bean-bag party
Friday evening to which about forty of their
friends were invited. This is something en-
tirely new in the way of evening amusements
and afforded great deal of fun for those
present.
Mrs. W. Q. Spencer, 1921 First avenI e
north, arranged very pleasant surprise for
her husband Thursday evening. Mr.. Spencer
had just returned from an out-of-town visit
and his friends gave him a hearty welcome
home.
Mrs. John Swift was pleasantly surprised
Tuesday evening by Il number of friends who
had come to celebrate her birthday Re-
freShments were served and music and dane
ing filled in a pleasant evening. u
The family of William Wales, S02 Second
avenue south, entertained the young people
of the Friends Sunday school last Thursday
evening. Games and music were the pleas
ures afforded.
Mrs. D. G. Childs entertained pleased
company on Wednesday evening I'm honor of
Cards and music made an evening of unusual
pleasure.
Miss Carrie Pattee celebrated her birthday
last Saturday evening, with the assistance of
her young friends. Oid-time games. cards
and refreshments furnished abundant amuse-
ment.
Misses Rose Flanagan and Gertie Dewey
will give dancing party next Thursday even
ing at Malcom's hall, for which eighty invi-
tations have been issued.
w. L. Abbott, of Forest Heights, was the
happy victim of a surprise party THURSDAY
evening, which assisted him in celebrating his
nineteen years.
Last Wednesday was Miss Hattie Daggett's
birthday, and she celebrated in pleasant
fashion by giving a tea party to q number of
her friends.
Mrs c. N. Hardenburgh will entertain the
young people of St. Marks parish next
Thu .sday evening at her home, S2s Sixth ave-
nue. south
Mrs. James Crafts gave dfDner party on
Thursday. After delightful meal the com
pany took sleigh ride to Fort Smelling.
Mrs. E. G. Cady gave pink tea Wednesday
evening at 7.o'clock. Later cards and dane
ing kept the guests until midnight.
Mrs. John Edwards gave a small party at
her home, 500 Eighth street south, Friday
evening.
Mrs. Mcmillan, 2s1O Second avenue south.
entertained friends at tea last Thursday
evening.
Miss r. C. Henderson entertained small
COMPANY of friends at tea Thursday evening.
Mrs. NJ. 0. Little. 221O Fifth avenue south.
entertained company Friday evening
Mrs. W. D. Hale entertained few friend :
Tuesday evening.
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